Residents of Minneapolis can anticipate a mostly sunny day today, with temperatures reaching a comfortable high near 80 degrees, as per the latest forecast from the National Weather Service. A gentle north northeast breeze is expected to flow at about 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight, the weather is preparing to turn with a slight risk of showers before transitioning into a higher chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Looking at tonight's increasing clouds, with a temperature dipping to around 64 degrees and an east wind around 5 mph, the chance of precipitation stands at 30%.
For those hoping for clearer skies on Wednesday, there's a 90% chance of precipitation on the horizon, including showers, thunderstorms, and the potential for heavy rainfall after 8am. The temperature is slated to hit a high near 70, while the east wind should continue at a mild 5 to 10 mph. Forecasters are estimating that new rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches could be possible.
Continuing into Wednesday night, showers and the possibility of another thunderstorm are a near certainty, maintaining an 80% chance of precipitation. The low should be around 62 degrees, with an unchanged breeze from the east. Expected rainfall ranges between a quarter and a half of an inch while the city sleeps, under the hammering of the rain.
As the week progresses, Thursday's forecast doesn't let up on the wet pattern either, with the likelihood of showers and thunderstorms sticking around. Temperature highs lurk near 74 degrees against an east wind persisting at 5 to 10 mph. With an 80% chance, the rain doesn't seem to quit — new accumulation between a quarter and half an inch might come down.
By Thursday night, conditions may improve slightly, with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms projected before 10pm, then a possible clearing between 10pm and 1am. Nightfall temperatures should hover around 63, accompanied by a north northeast wind at a calm 5 mph.
Heading into the weekend, Friday's outlook is partly sunny skies with high temperatures elevating to near 82. Gentle north winds in the morning are expected to shift westward by afternoon. The night will follow suit, clearing out to become mostly clear, while temperatures cling to a warm 68 degrees as a southerly breeze takes over.
The weekend brings with it a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms on Saturday after 1pm, amidst an otherwise mostly sunny day, with a high soaring to sweltering conditions near 90 degrees. But as evening falls, thunderstorms become more likely, with chances ramping up to 50%, presenting a partly cloudy night and a low around 71 degrees.
The likelihood of showers and thunderstorms hits a 60% chance on Sunday. A blend of clouds and sun is expected to hold temperatures at a high near 86. Although partly cloudy conditions are forecast for Sunday night, showers and thunderstorms still remain a threat at a 40% chance, with the temperature dropping to around 66 degrees.
By Monday, the city can anticipate a continuation of the unsettled trend with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms, yet mostly sunny skies promise to keep temperatures at a high near 81 degrees. The region will be brushed by a west northwest wind at a light 5 to 10 mph.
